Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 50.65 | 5.22 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 48.87 | 5.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 42.32 | 4.65 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $7,600 | 41.15 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 39.97 | 5.48 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $6,600 | 36.12 | 5.47 |
| Malaki Branham | WAS | $1,000 | 5.42 | 5.42 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $7,600 | 41.15 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,800 | 41.83 | 5.36 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,300 | 39.19 | 5.37 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 38.54 | 5.01 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,100 | 34.30 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 26.31 | 5.37 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,300 | 39.19 | 5.37 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,800 | 41.83 | 5.36 |
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,800 | 20.12 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 42.17 | 5.02 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,700 | 41.26 | 4.74 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 38.95 | 4.53 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $11,400 | 37.30 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,200 | 28.68 | 5.51 |
| Malaki Branham | WAS | $1,000 | 5.42 | 5.42 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,900 | 26.31 | 5.37 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.54 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 46.35 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,100 | 44.11 | 4.85 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,300 | 38.92 | 4.69 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,500 | 38.48 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,200 | 28.68 | 5.51 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.54 | 5.30 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 46.35 | 5.27 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,700 | 29.14 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,000 | 63.46 | 5.29 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.61 | 4.85 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,400 | 42.40 | 5.05 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $11,000 | 41.04 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $2,200 | 16.99 | 7.72 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,000 | 22.61 | 5.65 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $3,600 | 19.94 | 5.54 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $4,900 | 26.47 | 5.40 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.